NIT Silchar Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

National Institute of Technology Silchar is an Institute of National Importance in Silchar, Assam. The JRF will work in its Department of Civil Engineering under Principal Investigator Dr. Dinesh P. The notice describes the project as follows: it studies the strength and permeability of geothermal rocks under different heat treatments using laboratory tests, and numerical models will be developed to understand heat, fluid flow, rock behaviour, and possible earthquakes caused by water and CO₂ injection.

Applications are invited from Indian citizens only. A B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering with GATE qualification, OR An M.E./M.Tech./M.Sc./M.Sc Tech. degree in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, Earth Science, or Geology. GATE/NET-qualified candidates will be given preference. Basic knowledge in geothermal energy. Prior knowledge of geomechanical tests of rock (i.e. Young's modulus, Poisson's ratio, fracture toughness and others); knowledge of computational geomechanics such as FEM is advantageous but not mandatory. Candidates should check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility for the post.

The pay is Rs. 37000/- per month. HRA @10% is paid if Institute accommodation is not provided. The post is temporary, for two years or till completion of the project, whichever is earlier. Extension of the selected candidate would be based on a performance review every 12 months. The selected candidate shall have to sign an agreement at the time of joining. All terms and conditions for this recruitment will be as per the guidelines of the sponsoring agency (ANRF) and NIT Silchar.

The Institute has the discretion to restrict the number of candidates short-listed for the interview on the basis of screening. The interview date and mode (online/offline), with other details, will be notified through email. Employed candidates must submit a no objection certificate from their employer at the time of interview. No candidate may be recruited if suitable candidates are not found.

No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview and/or joining the post. For any queries, candidates may contact the PI at [email protected] . The Institute's phone number printed on the notice is 03842-242914 and its fax is 03842-224797.